Cast
Nathalie Issa
as Yusra Mardini
Manal Issa
as Sarah Mardini
Matthias Schweighöfer
as Sven
Ahmed Malek
as Nizar
James Floyd
as Emad
Nahel Tzegai
as Shada
Akuc Bol
as Onnab
Elmi Rashid Elmi
as Bilal
Ali Zayn
as Abdo
Kinda Alloush
as Mervat Mardini
Ali Suliman
as Ezzat Mardini
Aso Sherabayani
as Mo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2022
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
German
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Working Title Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Swimmers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Swimmers (2022).
What is The Swimmers about?▼
From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.
Who directed The Swimmers?▼
The Swimmers was directed by Sally El Hosaini and released in 2022. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Swimmers?▼
The Swimmers has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in The Swimmers?▼
The cast of The Swimmers includes Nathalie Issa as Yusra Mardini, Manal Issa as Sarah Mardini, Matthias Schweighöfer as Sven, Ahmed Malek as Nizar, James Floyd as Emad and more.
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